Hi - I am interested in attempting a thru-hike starting at Harpers Ferry going Northbound to avoid the worst of the 'bubble' on a NOBO hike. On most reports that I have read, most people seem to return to Harpers Ferry to hike Southbound to Georgia. Is there any particular reason for doing this? I would prefer to do the second half of the hike Northbound from Georgia up to Harpers Ferry as I think it would be nice to finish where I started.

With a mid to late April start Northbound from Harpers Ferry, is there any weather or logistical problem with doing both legs of the journey Northbound (with the second half of the hike possibly starting sometime in July or August)?

Thanks